Many Muslims also rallied in the heart of downtown Greenville Sunday to take a stand against ISIS.

Dozens of people gathered in the One City Plaza for the rally, “United Against ISIS, A Threat to Humanity.”

"We are with you guys. We are living here. We are part of this community,” said Salma Toor.

Muslims in the group said they didn’t want anything to do with the Islamic militant group.

“Terrorism doesn't have a religion, doesn't have a culture,” said Akif Ayden.

"ISIS is a bad thing, it's against humanity, it's a crime and what they're doing doesn't represent Islam,” said Farruk Siddiqui.

Nedal Mefleh said, "With everything that we can, we condemn it."

Mefleh said he grew up in South Carolina and wants to be looked at without fear.

"Islam is a peaceful religion and they just hijacked our religion so they could advance their agenda,” said Mefleh.

"We come in peace and we believe in peace and our religion talks about love and peace,” said Sana Elyas.

It's the message the demonstrators are hoping their neighbors will not only hear but understand.

"Basic knowledge of Islam I think would solve a lot of people's worry,” said Fritz Wiebel.

Fareeha Qazi said, “There should be absolutely no fear.”

Qazi, who teaches social studies at the Islamic Society of Greenville, said history provides a lesson in this situation.

"So in America we had to learn that we were wrong when taught that people of other color are different. We were wrong when we taught that people of another gender are different or inferior to us. We were wrong when we taught the Japanese were different and we're wrong today when we think that Muslims are different,” said Qazi.

Qazi also criticized GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump after he proposed ways to track Muslims living in the U.S.

Pointing to her face, Qazi said, “You don't need an ID, this is my ID. I’m a Muslim and I’m proud of the fact that I am."

Qazi and others said their efforts are about saving the soul of America.